The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Qashqai 2.0 4x2 CVT-Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 Powershift (10 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 32,700

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan Qashqai 2.0 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF.
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
63.6
70.5
78.3
66
72.5
80.4
70.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.6 in
Height
66 in
103.5
170.5
105.9
174.9
170.5 in
Length
174.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3686 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
648 lb
17.58 %

General
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
J10
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
139 hp
161 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
145 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Performance
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Qashqai 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.89 lb/hp
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
21.86 lb/hp
22.89 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
31 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
539 mi
Range
530 mi
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
539 mi
530 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Environmental Impact
142.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
139.9 kWh
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
142.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Qashqai 2.0
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1283 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft